Cold temperatures overnight turned to blue skies, warm temperatures, nice groomed runs and great views further turning to a pool of slush at the base by the end of the day. Perfect spring conditions…enjoy!
Backcountry Travel Advisory:
Temperatures are still warm and currently only getting warmer. There are big holes & cracks showing and South faces are looking devastated. Lots of water sliding under cracks and supported slopes are sitting on cracks and water. Still keep an eye on those South faces that are waiting to come down with these temperature rises or with rain on the slopes. It is still important to time traverses under South slopes early in the day or on days of cool temperatures. North Faces high in the alpine have not been receiving the same solar radiation and snow temps are still relatively cool. Be careful of intense wind loading on the Northern aspects high in the Alpine. Some cornices are big and will come down with the heat and rain.
Watch solar radiated slopes, around rocks and cornices as they warm through the day.
Avalanche Hazard:
Alpine: Moderate
Tree line: Moderate
Below Tree Line: Moderate
See Below for International Danger scale classifications or click on the Canadian Avalanche Association web page for the International Danger Scale.
TEMPERATURE IN THE VILLAGE:
4.5 degrees C.
TEMPERATURE AT TOP OF MOUNTAIN:
1 degree C.
WIND:
Calm.
VISIBILITY:
Excellent.
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Goryu/47:
BASE DEPTH:100 cm(at the base); 280 cm(at 1500m)
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LIFT OPERATION:
Goryu Toomi, Hakuba 47, Happo-One, Tsugaike Kogen, Iwatake, Cortina, Sanosaka, Sun Alpina, Minekata, Hakuba Highland, Yanaba, all open